2005 Lincoln Aviator vs. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Aviator is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. Both 2005 Lincoln Aviator and 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis are equipped with a 4,605 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Aviator (302 HP) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Aviator should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Aviator weights approximately 358 kg more than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Lincoln Aviator (407 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Aviator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Aviator | 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
| Model | Aviator | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 224 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2190 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 72 L |
